The spirit of "give me liberty or give me death" is as relevant today as it was more than two centuries ago, calling us to reaffirm our faith, deepen our love for our country, and actively defend our freedoms.
When I coached their Little League team, a hundred years ago, I was a young man myself. It was my friend’s son’s team. My friend was the coach. I was his assistant coach.
Apart from celebrating the 248th birthday of our nation’s founding, July 4 also marked the birthday of Alabama’s Tuskegee University.
My hope is that the Supreme Court’s ruling can turn our standard of justice back to what it always was – to the idea that, until a person is proven by a court to be guilty, then he or she is innocent, instead of the other way round.
As Christians seeking to transform institutions and individuals, we should all approach political engagement with prayer and humility, listening respectfully to those who disagree.
Did you know that 2026 is the Semiquincentennial? Say that 10 times fast! It’s a mouthful, isn’t it?
The Fourth of July is a special occasion bringing Americans together to celebrate their independence and honor their nation's history. In the Southern United States, this patriotic holiday takes on a unique flavor as communities embrace their cherished traditions, creating an atmosphere of warmth, togetherness, and joyful festivities.
What does freedom really mean? Where does it come from? Why did our forefathers risk their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to secure it for us?
U.S. Independence was declared on July 2, 1776. The story carries meaning today.
I’m not sure what it is about MLK statues that invite controversy, but I suspect it has something to do with everyone’s own personal impression of the civil rights icon.
The peasant revolt was another milestone for communities desiring self-determination, limited taxation and freedom of conscience.
This past week saw the much ballyhooed presidential debate between presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the first debate between two men who have already held the office of president.
Frederick Douglass masterfully employed the rhetorical technique of a double reversal to convey his message in his powerful July 5, 1852, speech titled, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
I knew something was wrong when we walked into our hotel room. Namely, because our toilet had blinking lights.
Our children - our girls specifically - are victims of a modern-day Amalekite ambush by men and women who possess a sexually perverse mindset and agenda.
The same people who are upset about the 10 Commandments applaud Drag Queen Story Hour ... and don’t bat an eye at gay pride flags in classrooms. Why is that? Because an environment that doesn’t normalize their behavior is one that inherently calls it out.
This November marks another presidential election year. While I used to love the months leading up to these contests, now they feel about as enjoyable as a root canal.
The 10 Commandments indisputably reflect the values that underlie our legal system and way of life.
Earlier this month, Louisiana adopted a law requiring all public schools to display the 10 Commandments, accompanied by a 200-word statement explaining that the Commandments were “a prominent part of American education for almost three centuries.”
Practicality demands numeracy, especially on the modern American scene.
Invasive technology sounds really cool until some bureaucrat realizes that they can use it for their agenda.
Remembering the anniversary of Roe v. Wade two years later.
The State of Alabama could not provide a loan to financially distressed Birmingham-Southern College (BSC), but they have made it clear they can buy.
The Say Hey Kid’s first season in the bigs was shaping up to be an awful one. He’d gotten no hits. He was a rookie with the worst record in the league. Period. After 26 plate appearances he’d hit the ball only once.
Ten years ago, the body positivity movement was about crafting a fitness lifestyle that was not dictated by one’s body size or type.
BSC has already failed. It isn’t coming back. What is selling off the physical remnants of the place going to do for anyone?
The 10 Commandments tell us to honor our fathers and mothers. If it’s beneficial to honor our parents, then it surely must also be so to grant such respect to the father of our nation?